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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Versa? Check these 2 recalls first
Just two recalls: a high-severity one for a key that can shut the engine off, and a medium recall for a backup camera image that can stay off. The complaint record is heavier than the short recall list suggests — 55 unverified reports to NHTSA, of which 11 involve crashes and 10 involve injuries, with none reporting fires. Electrical system leads at 17, followed by engine (14), air bags (13) and unknown/other (13).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the key/ignition recall repair and check that the engine doesn't shut off when the key is bumped.
- Look for an airbag warning light and ask about any airbag-related repairs or prior accidents.
- Test the backup camera over several reverse cycles and run through all electrical accessories.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Nissan Versa
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier and Versa key can shut engine off | Electrical System | high |
| Nissan and Infiniti backup camera image can stay off | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
55 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 10 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | Yes |
| Engine | 14 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 13 | None found |
| Power Train | 10 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |